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“A non literal comparison in which a word or phrase from one domain of experience is applied to another domain.” |
metaphor |
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2 parts to a metaphor |
tenor and vehicle |
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Metaphor as frame: what does this mean? what is the significance? |
Metaphors define things and frame a situation, we then look at it in a particular way. This influences how we define and respond to other objects within the situation. |
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the thing being explained |
tenor (target) |
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the lens of comparison |
vehicle (source)
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Metaphor as argument: what does this mean? what is the significance? |
Metaphor does not illustrate the argument, it is the argument – Metaphors make claims about the facts and tell us how to evaluate them. They are efficient and comprehensive than typical arguments. |
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Selecting an artifact |
Should contain explicit metaphors |
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How do you sort metaphors for analysis? |
Look for patterns, Can be grouped by tenor or vehicle |
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What insights can metaphors reveal? |
Can give insight into the rhetor’s world view |
